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EK07 JMX

2007 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,621 mi
Last recorded188,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 JMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 188,621 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2023 188,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 174,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 163,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 156,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 133,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 119,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 May 2016 103,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No smoke reading (Clean Engine)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 94,852 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No smoke reading (Clean Engine)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 75,761 miles

o/side h/light adjusted from too high

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,885 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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EK07 JMX is a 2007 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK07 JMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK07 JMX registered?

EK07 JMX is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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